"My personal journey, as a parent of a child who learns best using 'out of the box' strategies, continues to serve as the foundation of Wye River Upper School's commitment to bright, creative, spirited students."

-- Chrissy Aull, Head of School

 

2008-2009 Calendar of School Days and Events

(WRUS reserves the right to revise this calendar at any time, based on the needs of the school.)

-August 20, 21, 25, 26, 2008 - All Faculty and staff report

-Monday, August 25 - 28 - Fall sports practice, time tba

-Wednesday, August 27, 28 Student Orientation in afternoon- mandatory for all students

-August 28 - Family Open House, time tba

-September 1 Labor Day, School closed

-Tuesday, September 2 First day of classes

-Thursday, September 25 Meet the Teacher Night - 5:00 Covered Dish Supper

-Wednesday, October 1, 2008 - Admissions Open House - 10:00 a.m.- 1 p.m.

-Friday, October 17 - no tutorial or sports

-Monday, October 20 - School closed for Fall Break

-Friday, October 31 - End of 1st marking period

-Monday, November 3rd - school closes to students at 11:15; game day schedule, Faculty inservice

-Tuesday, November 25th - school closes at 11:15 for Thanksgiving break

-Monday, December 1- school reopens

-Friday, December 19 - School closes at 11:15 for winter break, no sports, no tutorials

-Monday, January 5 - school reopens

-Friday, January 16, 2009- end of 2nd marking period

-Monday, January 19, school closed for MLK Day

-Tuesday, January 20, exam review day

-Wednesday, January 21-23 Midterm exams 8:00-12:30, students dismiss by 12:30

-Monday, January 26, school closes at 11:15, faculty in service

-Monday, February 16, school closed for President’s day

-Saturday, March 7, 2009 -  Admissions Open House

-Friday, March 13, 2009 - end of 3rd quarter

-Sunday, March 15- 20 - Mississippi service learning trip/week

-Friday, April 10, school closes at 11:15 for Spring Break

-Monday, April 13-17 School closed for spring break

-Monday, April 20, school reopens

-Monday, May 4 - school closed to students, faculty in-service

-Thursday, May 14, 2009 Art/Music Expo

-Saturday, May 16, 2009 4th Annual Sporting Clays at Pintail Point

-Tuesday, May 19 Awards Breakfast

-Wednesday, May 20,21 Senior exams

-Friday, May 22, 2009 senior exam make ups, school closes for seniors

-Monday, May 25,2009 school closed for Memorial day

-Tuesday, May 26, 2009 underclassmen exams

-Tuesday, May 26, 2009  Silver and Blue Dinner (all school) and WRUS Commencement

-Wednesday, May 27, 2009 exam review day

-Thursday, May 28, 2009 Exams

-Friday, May 29,2009 exams, last day of school

-Saturday, June 1-3, 2009 Faculty remain

This calendar includes 173 instructional days which will allow for closures due to inclement weather. Faculty work 180 days. The Head of School may adjust this calendar as necessary and provide no less than 170 instructional days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


This calendar includes 173 instructional days which will allow for closures due to inclement weather. Faculty work 180 days. The Head of School may adjust this calendar as necessary and provide no less than 170 instructional days.
       

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